Director of Career Development & Design Innovation

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Director of Career Development for the Berkeley MDes program. The role designs and delivers career services for students and alumni, working with faculty, the Jacobs Institute, and College leadership to create opportunities and partnerships.

Responsibilities include coordinating programs, advising students, and developing outreach to employers while aligning with the program's strategic goals and campus resources.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong knowledge of career development theories and counseling processes.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse students and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage career development services and programs for students and alumni.
• Collaborate with faculty, Jacobs Institute, and engineering/design leadership to align programs with goals.
• Research, develop, and execute new career development programs and outreach.
• Organize career-focused events and recruit panels for MDes students.

Skills

Advanced degree knowledge

Career development theories

Counseling techniques

Interpersonal skills

Program coordination

Education

Advanced degree in related area

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Director of Career Development for the Berkeley MDes program. The role designs and delivers career services for students and alumni, working with faculty, the Jacobs Institute, and College leadership to create opportunities and partnerships.

Responsibilities include coordinating programs, advising students, and developing outreach to employers while aligning with the program's strategic goals and campus resources.